Variability in Submaximal Self-Paced Exercise Bouts of Different Intensity and Duration
Summary
High-intensity, long-duration exercise prescriptions using Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) show the most consistent physiological responses. This consistency applies to both within-athlete variability and between-athlete variability, crucial for effective training.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Human Performance
Background:
- Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a common method for prescribing exercise intensity.
- Individual variability in physiological responses to RPE-based training is not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the within-athlete variability (WAV) and between-athletes variability (BAV) in physiological responses to exercise prescribed using RPE.
- To determine how exercise duration and intensity affect this variability.
Main Methods:
- Twenty competitive cyclists completed 3 exercise trials with 9 randomized self-paced bouts (1, 4, or 8 minutes) at RPEs of 9, 13, and 17.
- Variability in power and physiological measures (e.g., VO2, heart rate, near-infrared spectroscopy) was calculated using the coefficient of variation.
Main Results:
- Higher RPEs correlated with increased power, heart rate, VO2, and other physiological markers.
- Increased intensity and duration generally decreased WAV and BAV in metabolic and cardiovascular measures.
- Near-infrared spectroscopy measures showed increased WAV and BAV with higher intensity and duration.
Conclusions:
- Self-paced exercise prescriptions at high effort and long duration yield the most consistent physiological responses.
- Understanding variability is key for optimizing RPE-based training prescription for athletes.
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